as in purified
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
as in strained
to pass through a filter
steep the tea and then filter it to get rid of the leaves
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in refined
to remove usually visible impurities from
after frying the chicken, we filtered the oil and kept it in the refrigerator to use again
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of filtered
Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Shiki is a stylish investigative horror series, a neo-noir procedural filtered through the lens of contemporary anime.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
That is even filtered through the language used by those in management positions.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
To reap the most nutrients from your java, skip the sugar and milk and enjoy it black (preferably filtered) to sip your way to better health.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Neutral, consistent light beats filtered, shadowy shots every time.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The water is naturally filtered in the wetlands before winding up back in the reservoirs.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
In many cases, the photos are so heavily filtered and manipulated, that there is no way to look like this in real life.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Her natural beauty, radiant smile, and flawless skin remind us that true beauty doesn’t need to be filtered.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 30 Oct. 2025
Shiki is a stylish investigative horror series, a neo-noir procedural filtered through the lens of contemporary anime.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.
—Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
That is even filtered through the language used by those in management positions.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
To reap the most nutrients from your java, skip the sugar and milk and enjoy it black (preferably filtered) to sip your way to better health.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Neutral, consistent light beats filtered, shadowy shots every time.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The water is naturally filtered in the wetlands before winding up back in the reservoirs.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2025
In many cases, the photos are so heavily filtered and manipulated, that there is no way to look like this in real life.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filtered
Adjective
-
The purification method the city is using for Phase One — called indirect potable reuse — softened that image somewhat by requiring the purified water to sit in a reservoir for months.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Use bottled or purified water for drinking and brushing your teeth when traveling or camping.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
While many food banks have previously dealt with difficult situations like natural disasters that strained their operations, the scale of this nationwide shutdown represents an unprecedented national food crisis.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
-
By the end of the game, Annabelle and Morgan were angry and frustrated with each other and their friendship was strained.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Though often appearing stylish and refined, with an air of unshakable confidence, like a real-life James Bond, Farzam seemed to come undone in recent years.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
-
Takako Fuji originated the role of Kayako when the character and concept that would become The Grudge were still being refined back in Japan in the late '90s.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Such is life in Marthaland, where homemaking tasks are plucked from the realm of everyday drudgery and elevated to a pure pursuit of excellence.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
-
To this end, while the loss of two aircraft in short order seems suspicious, it could be explained through pure chance.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
We’re held from late October to early November, but by then Venice, Toronto, and San Sebastián have already screened many of the best films.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
-
The recruitment firm screened over four dozen applications, and only six candidates made it to the first round of interviews.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Both seem to be responding to a culture in which women’s caregiving is extracted until nothing is left.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
-
At the end of the experiment, third-party engineers extracted core samples from both lanes for lab testing and analysis.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Spray undiluted vinegar directly on the grass taking care not to spray other plants.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
-
While here, guests will be able to enjoy traditional Japanese architecture and exceptional water quality that is completely undiluted with tap water.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The poster clarified that the group was never meant to be about profit.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
-
The court clarified that racial distinctions by the government only apply in the rare instances that government is remedying specific instances of its past discriminatory conduct.—
Andrew Quinio,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Filtered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filtered. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share